Economic and Workforce Development Research

The Economic and Workforce Development Research group provides economic and workforce statistics and analytic reports for planning and policy decisions to government, non-profit organizations, and businesses.  Economic development research aids strategic planning, community development, program evaluation, and development of industry sectors such as high technology.  Research on workforce development includes a focus on spatial and skills mismatches that confront low-wage workers, supply and demand factors that affect the workforce, and strategic planning to develop the workforce.  Economic policy research includes, for example, economic impact studies and surveys that respond to issues clients face.

Research areas include:

Impact Analysis

Baltimore Collegetown Economic Impact Study, February 2008

• The Greater Baltimore Committee State of the Region Report 2007 December 2007
   

• The Economic Activity in Baltimore City Generated by the Operations and Proposed Capital Expansion of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion by Richard Clinch November 2007
   

• An Evaluation of the Earnings and Workforce Development Impacts of the Bio Technical Institute of Maryland, Inc.
   

• Cecil County Tourism Industry Impact Study
   

• The Economic Impact of The University of Baltimore on The State of Maryland
   

• Value Added: The Economic Impact of The University of Maryland on The State of Maryland
   

• The Economic Impact of The University of Maryland at Baltimore on The State of Maryland
   

• An Analysis of the Economic and Workforce Development Impact of Anne Arundel Community College on The Anne Arundel County Economy
   

• The Economic Impact of The Johns Hopkins University on the State of Maryland
  
  Economic Impact and Visitor Profile Study of the 30th Annual Waterfowl Festival

Economic Technology Development

• Carroll County Technology Development Feasibility Study, January 2004, (pdf)

• Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) Magnitude and Impact
  City of Bowie - Analysis of economic and real estate conditions in the City of Bowie

Labor Workforce

The Employment and Earnings Impact of the Caroline Center's Employment Training Program
by Richard Clinch September 2007

• Carroll County Economic Development Labor Survey
  Anne Arundel Community College
  Job Gap (Publications)
  Spatial Analysis
  Maryland Workforce and Skills Development

Survey Research

• Maryland Business Climate Survey
  Maryland Business Climate Survey 2000 Annual Report Survey of 1,000 firms 
  DBED Bio/Infotech Survey
  Utility Survey

For more information regarding the Economic Workforce Development Research Program contact Richard P. Clinch (410)837-4988  or Matthew Kachura (410) 837-6651.